Sanitation Utility Operator

Want to make something truly special? Join Ardent Mills, the premier flour‑milling and ingredients company. With us, you can make products that exceed customer expectations, make communities healthier and more prosperous, make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry, and make the food that nourishes people throughout North America.

Wichita KS, 715 East 13th Street, Wichita KS, 67214

• Follow the Ardent Mills core values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity and Safety.
• Responsible for general sanitation duties including disassembly, cleaning/sanitation and reassembly of processing equipment.
• Must be able to work in various conditions and different heights.
• Must be able to read, follow and retain detailed instructions for numerous tasks and maintain records according to instructions.
• Must be mindful of personal safety and the safety of those working in the same area and adhere to all safety rules at all times.
• Must keep food safety in mind at all times while performing cleaning procedures.
• Able to cross‑train for assistance in other departments as needed.

• General labor performing tasks such as vacuuming, brushing, sweeping, scraping, scrubbing and washing of floors, walls, racks and equipment.
• Process equipment cleaning, break down and re‑assemble.
• Fill out accurate and detailed paperwork.
• Light maintenance activities involving roll stands, filters, sifters, and other processing equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work will be done primarily in a plant atmosphere.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs is required.
• Able to perform physical labor of cleaning and to work all day on feet on both dry and wet surfaces.
• Able to work efficiently while being cautious and careful not to create hazards that could endanger self or others.
• Good work ethic with high personal standards for cleanliness.
• Alert and willing to learn a wide variety of cleaning tasks.

High School Diploma or GED

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Moderate level of mechanical skills.
• Possess curiosity and always look for ways to improve procedures.
• Flexibility regarding work hours.
• Able to occasionally be involved on different shifts.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the operating areas.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work a machine‑paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions that include heat/cold temperatures, dusty environment, frequent moving/vibration, elevated places.

• Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach or lift at shoulder level, above shoulder level, and below shoulder level.
• Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
• Pull a maximum force of 210 ft./lbs.

Full time

We provide market‑driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $15.70 - $20.91, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved.

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members:
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage;
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts;
Life and Disability Programs;
Voluntary Benefit Programs;
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs;
Retirement Savings with Company Match;
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP);
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays;
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

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